Job Description
Summary At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, grow, and heal.
The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services.
Required Qualifications and Education Requirements - Associates degree or meets the education level of the district’s requirements.
- Attains and/or maintains certification and endorsements by required deadlines.
- Valid Florida ID or Florida Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
Preferred - Current Florida State Teacher’s Certification.
- Education degree.
- Minimum one-year teaching experience.
- Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
- Knowledge of state and school districts policies
Roles And Responsibilities Curriculum and Instruction - Adhere to and deliver instructions and lessons provided by the Classroom Teacher in their absence
- Knows how to design and align instruction according to state standards
- Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs
- Plans for effective classroom instruction by utilizing innovative, appropriate, and differentiated instructional techniques and strategies
- Creates a safe and trusting classroom environment that is gender responsive, trauma informed and strength-based
- Maintains appropriate standards of behavior to support an environment that is conducive for learning
Progress Monitoring and Outcomes Measurement - Promotes confidence, perseverance and responsibility in the students for their achievement of personal academic goals
- Is knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements and promotes college readiness
Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity - Strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning
- Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals
- Fosters and maintains a gender responsive environment
- Other duties as assigned
Other - Must adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the Agency
- Follows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for Girls
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
Work Environment The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.
Job Tags
Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,